Desktop Tools

Avira AntiVir Rescue System 11/2009
Build yourself a system rescue disc

WinSnap 3.1.4
Professional screen grabbing tool

VirtualBox for Mac 3.0.12
Host a virtual operating system

VirtualBox for Windows 3.0.12
Host a virtual operating system

WindowBlinds 7.0
Customise your Windows desktop

Screenshot Captor 2.76.01
Superb screen-grabbing tool

Quicksys RegDefrag 2.7
Simple, well-designed free Registry optimiser

Bullzip PDF Printer 7.1
Output just about any document as a PDF file

HyperSnap-DX 6.70.01
Professional screen-grabbing tool

Taskbar Meters
Get more information about computer health from the Windows 7 computer

Dexpot 1.5
Expand your workspace with this virtual desktop manager

Vista Start Menu 3.36
Much improved program Start menu

Folder Size
Get a visual display of how your hard disk is used

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor 2.0
Check whether your PC can host Windows 7

PeaZip 2.7.1
Powerful, free, multi-format archive manager

Inconsolata font
An attractive fixed-width font for text work

Fences 1.0
Create a fenced area on your desktop to hold your icons

TeamViewer for Windows 4.1.6911
Control a remote computer from your PC

TeamViewer for Mac 4.1
Control a remote computer from your PC

Desktop Coral
Keep maximised windows away from sidebars

VirtuaWin 4.1
Quickly switch between virtual desktops

AppRemover 2.1.0.0
Completely remove installed security software

PeaZip Portable 2.7
Take this free multi-format archive manager on the road

WebShot 1.7.1
Quickly take a grab of a website

PNotes Portable 5.0.112
Take your sticky notes on the road

Ashampoo Snap 3.20
Take a screengrab from your desktop

Rainlendar Lite 2.6
Calendar & tasks on your desktop

ControlPad
Use the numerical keypad to launch applications

EarthView 3.11.0
Image of the Earth as a screensaver

SUMo 2.6.3.79
Keep your installed software up-to-date

Adobe AIR 1.5.2
Run various web-based applications

Evernote for Mac 1.4.7
Store, access and synchronise your notes

LittleSnapper 1.5
Alternative way of collecting websites, storing & sharing with friends

Find and Run Robot 2.75.01
Start programs without searching through the Start Menu

Wallpaper Juggler 0.5.3
Cycles through wallpaper images within a folder

WinSnap Portable 3.1.0
Professional screen grabbing tool

CPU-Z 1.52
Find info about installed CPU

SideSlide 3.0 Preview
Launch applications more swiftly

Delicious Library 2.1
Collate, share & search your media collection

Always on Top Maker
Keep important information in view at all times

WinMerge Portable 2.12.4
Compare and merge two documents

WindowTabs v239
Add a tabbed management system to your applications

Sandboxie 3.38
Launch apps within a safe environment

DOSBox for Windows 0.73
Play classic DOS games on your PC

Starter 5.6.2.9
Stop apps from starting with your PC

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (32-bit)
Official download of the latest Vista service pack

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (ISO)
Get Vista SP2 on an all-inclusive ISO disc image

VistaMizer 3.3
Give Windows XP a Vista look and feel

Wubi Ubuntu Installer 9.04
Easy way to install Ubuntu within Windows

Microsoft Windows 7 RC (64-bit)
Test-drive the latest operating system

Update Notifier
Find out when software needs updating

Ultimate Boot CD 3.5
Create a bootable recovery disc

Smart Installer Pack 1.0
Install key software from one download

Alcohol 52% Free 1.9.8.7612
Store & access CD/DVDs on your computer

BCArchive 2.02
Quickly compress a group of files

PackageFactory for U3
Pack Windows apps in to a portable format

AppFresh 0.8.4 Preview
Keep your installed Mac applications and widgets up-to-date

Ashampoo Magical Snap Free 1.21
Powerful & free screen-grabbing utility

VMware Fusion 2.0.3
Run Windows or another OS on your Mac

True Launch Bar 4.4
Launch applications, quickly

Returnil Virtual System Personal 2008 v2.0.1.9002
Test software without affecting your PC

WinSplit 9.02
Quickly resize your open applications

Visual Typewriter
Relive the old days of typing

f.lux
Automatically adjusts on-screen colours to suit ambient lighting

Eyes Relax 0.44
Take short but regular breaks from screen work

ViOrb v1
Replace your Windows XP with a Vista-style start button

AuctionX2 v1.1.0.72
Manage your eBay-based sales

Laplink Everywhere 5
Access a remote PC from any host, including your mobile

Weather Watcher 6.05
View the weather from your desktop

iSale 5.5
Create, upload & manage your eBay auctions

WinPager 0.39
Quickly switch between your desktop workspace

Amazon MP3 Music Downloader
Move your downloaded audio to iTunes or other media manager

PowerArchiver 2009 11.03
Powerful archive management utility

Volumouse 1.65
Control system sound via your mouse

Tray Everything
Reduce clutter on the Taskbar

Keybreeze
Quickly start programs or open files

AppZapper 1.8
Quickly remove installed apps from your Mac

Launchy for Linux
Quickly find programs in Linux

Stardock SkinStudio Free 6
Create visual styles for XP or Vista

Process QuickLink 2
Quickly find info about an open system process

AmazonWatcher 0.3.5
Keep an eye on your favourite Amazon products

WinPaster 1.2
Catalogue your most important information

Clean My Registry 4.7
Keep your Windows Registry clean and tidy

PlacesBar Editor 1.09
Edit the open file dialog options

Rainbow Folders
Find folders more quickly by giving them colours

TapiRex 1.7.1
Caller-ID info from your computer

WireKeys 3.6.7
Automate repetitive tasks & operations

ClutterKiller 1.0.1
Organise, remove or prevent clutter

X-Mouse Button Control
Take control of the extra buttons on a mouse

Winlaunch 4.0 Beta
Manage keyboard shortcuts

Clipdiary 1.4
Store & manage your clipboard information

D-Fend Reloaded
An impressive launcher for Dos games using Dos Box

SpeedCommander 12.10
A useful and powerful file manager

Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Official Vista service pack

ForkLift 1.5 beta
Much improved Finder for your Mac

Input Director 1.0.8.1
Control two PCs using one mouse & keyboard

Chameleon Clock 5.1
Powerful replacement desktop clock

Executor 0.97
Launch applications, quickly

Vista StartMenu 2.7
Configure & customise your Start Menu

WebShot 1.54
Quckly take a grab of a website

Amazon PriceWatcher 2.1.3
Monitor products from different Amazon outlets

TaskInfo 7.2.0.250
Advanced Task Manager replacement

Meteo Fusion 1.5.9.11
Latest weather on your desktop

MouseAway
Automatically move the cursor away from text

Shutter 2.9
Multi-function system shutdown tool

Clock Tray Skins 3.91
Customise your system tray clock

RocketDock 1.3.5
Animated dock for Windows

Vista Virtual Desktop Manager
Organise programs over several desktops

Free Internet Window Washer 2.1
Securely erase your browsing history

Windows Desktop Search 3.01
Find files quickly in Windows XP

Start++ 0.7.5
Customise your Vista Start Menu

Visual Task Tips 2.2
See a visual preview of minimised apps

Apple Bootcamp 1.4
Windows XP or Vista on your Intel Mac

PStart 2.11
Launch portable apps from a USB stick

Sizer: Desktop Utility
Resize windows on the desktop

ZigZag Cleaner 1.40
Use mouse gestures to control your PC

Google Desktop for Linux
Linux users now get the benefit of Google Search

Top Desk
Advanced desktop effects for Windows XP and Vista Home Basic

Magnifying Glass Pro 1.4
Magnify & enhance screen content

GreatNews 1.0.383
Intelligent RSS reader

Stardock LogonStudio 1.0
Customise your Vista logon screen

JetStart Free 4.4
Manage your Start Menu options

Visual Autorun 3.1
Quickly prepare an auto-run CD

Crimson Editor: Text editor
A useful upgrade to Notepad

Roxio MediaTicker 2.1
Photo slideshow on your desktop

Kavoom Software KVM Switch
Control several computers with just one mouse and keyboard

SendToToys 2.5
Configure the 'Send To' menu

Babylon 6
Translate on the fly

Vivid Desktop: Multiple Desktop Manager
Add extra Desktops for more space

Startup Mechanic 2.8
Remove junk & obsolete programs

HovText 2.0
Simple clipboard manager

Folder Marker 1.4
Colour and mark your folders